Harken 1080 MKIII Jib Reefing & Furling - Manual (Page 19)

Preassembly
Cutting Headstay to Length
April 2000 Unit 3.25 MKIII 10
■ Norseman and Sta-Lok Fittings
Subtract 23 1 /
2
" (597 mm) from your overall headstay length and cut the wire at that point.
When the headstay is shortened 23 1 /
2
" (597 mm) the turnbuckle will be one half to two
thirds open, allowing adjustment of the headstay length.
If necessary you may shorten your headstay up to 26" (660 mm), but shortening a wire
more than 23 1 /
2
" (597 mm) will limit headstay adjustment.
If the length of the turnbuckle being removed is over 26" (660 mm) a toggle must be
used to compensate. Be sure to change the headstay length measurement to reflect the
use of this toggle.
Use only Norseman or Sta-Lok fittings provided by Harken to insure that the length and
threads are correct.
Length Check: Check your length by opening the terminal, removing the “cone", and
placing the fitting on the wire. The distance from the center of the eye at the top of the
wire to the end of the stud should be equal to the headstay length less 16 3 /
4
" (425 mm).
■ Rod Fittings
Subtract 23 1 /
2
" (597 mm) from your overall headstay length and cut the rod at that point.
If the cut point is on the upper part of your turnbuckle, but below the actu- al
rod, tap the turnbuckle up the rod to free the coldhead from the turnbuckle
and cut the rod at the correct point.
When the headstay is shortened 23
1 /
2
" (597 mm) the turnbuckle will be one
half to two thirds open, allowing adjustment of the headstay length.
If necessary you may shorten your headstay up to 26" (660 mm), but
shortening a rod more than 23 1 /
2
" (597 mm) will limit headstay adjustment.
If the length of the turnbuckle being removed is over 26" (660 mm) a toggle must be used
to compensate. Change the headstay length measurement to relfect the use of this toggle.
Use only rod fittings provided by Harken to insure the length and threads are correct.
Length Check: Check your length by placing the rod fitting alongside the rod with the
nosepiece in its proper position. The distance from the center of the eye at the top of
the headstay to the end of the stud should be equal to the headstay length less 15 1 /
2
"
(398 mm).
Remember the old adage, "measure twice, cut once."
Remember the old adage, "measure twice, cut once."
23 1 /
2
"
(597 mm)
Headstay Length Less 16 3 /
4
" (425 mm)
Longueur de l'étai moins 425 mm
Vorstaglänge abzüglich 425 mm
Lunghezza dello strallo diminuita di 425 mm
23 1 /
2
"
(597 mm)
Headstay Length Less 15 1 /
2
" (398 mm)
Longueur de l'étai moins 398 mm
Vorstaglänge abzüglich 398 mm
Lunghezza dello strallo diminuita di 398 mm